Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Peach
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Vinca
david ward
In German
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
david ward
In French
Pervenche de Madagascar
david ward
In Spanish
Catharanthus roseus
david ward
In Greek
Catharanthus roseus
david ward
In Portuguese
Catharanthus roseus
david ward
In Polish
Katarantus różowy
david ward
In Latin
Catharanthus roseus
david ward
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Season and Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and David Ward
Season and care of Madagascar Periwinkle and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar Periwinkle and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Madagascar Periwinkle and David Ward Physical Information
Madagascar Periwinkle and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Madagascar Periwinkle and David Ward are as follows:
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and David Ward
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.